SCALAR TAPE LIBRARIES DATASHEET

1 Organizations are generating more data than ever, and most of this data must be kept for years and decades. Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) goals are becoming important, particularly for enterprises. And strengthening cybersecurity is a top priority for IT departments worldwide. Quantum SCALAR Tape LIBRARIES address all of these needs with a compact, efficient design and unique software features that make SCALAR Tape easy to manage and more secure than any other tape Tape Offers Low-Cost, Sustainable, Secure Data StorageQuantum SCALAR Tape LIBRARIES offer efficient, intelligent, and secure LTO tape storage for data archiving and long-term retention.

2 SCALAR Tape LIBRARIES combine high-density and highly reliable hardware designs with intelligent software that proactively monitors each tape system . As a result, administrators spend less time managing tape. SCALAR Tape LIBRARIES are the most secure tape systems on the market with a host of unique features that protect data stored on TAPE LIBRARIESLEARN & BENEFITSL owest-Cost, Long-Term StorageLTO tape continues to provide the lowest-cost, long-term storage solution, and for PB-scale data sets, is a fraction of the cost of public cloud and other cold storage solutions. Quantum SCALAR Tape LIBRARIES further reduce total cost with space efficient designs, iLayer proactive diagnostics and analytics, automated monitoring and reporting, and integration with cloud-based AIOps software to reduce administrative Manage Data GrowthQuantum SCALAR Tape LIBRARIES have a modular design that simplifies adding storage slots for capacity growth and drives for greater performance.

3 Capacity-on-Demand (CoD) slot licensing provides a level of storage granularity to help you better manage your storage costs in a pay-as-you-grow approach with capacity scaling from 1,125 TB up to 540 PB based on LTO-9 compressed Data Integrity and SecurityQuantum SCALAR Tape LIBRARIES are the most secure tape LIBRARIES on the market, with over 25 unique features and capabilities that form a comprehensive security framework which controls system access, provides system monitoring and event detection, data security and encryption, and unique features for cyber protection and data Availability, Durability, and Performance with Quantum RAIL ArchitectureScalar Tape LIBRARIES can be deployed in a Redundant Array of Independent LIBRARIES , or RAIL architecture when used with software that can write files and objects across multiple tape systems.

4 This gives maximum performance, availability, and durability when building a large tape , Secure storage for Long-Term Data Archiving and Cyber ProtectionDisk StorageNearlineCloud CopyO site/DRArchiveFile system or archive software moves files to tape archiveScalar Tape Library(Up to 540 PB*)On-prem tape for o ine copy to manage data deluge and protect against cyber threats*Assuming :1 CompressionClientsApplicationsProduction StorageScalar Tape LibrariesDATASHEETP atented Technology and Industry-Exclusive Features Provide the Most Secure Data ProtectionTape has emerged as a critical part of building cyber-resilient infrastructures, particularly for long-term archives, cold storage , and backup data.

5 Tape is inherently more secure than flash (SSD) or disk-based (HDD) storage because of the nature of tape, but even tape systems can be made more secure. That is why Quantum developed the SCALAR Security Framework, which is a comprehensive security framework that controls system access, provides system monitoring and event detection, data security and encryption, and unique features for cyber protection and data can learn more about SCALAR s Security Framework at , which includes exclusive features with increasing levels of security such as Active Vault, Logical Tape Blocking, and Ransom Management with Advanced Monitoring and Proactive DiagnosticsScalar iLayer tape library software is the most advanced, feature-rich tape management software in the industry.

6 It simplifies management through the use of wizard-like processes and saves administrative time through extensive use of continually monitors the tape library environment including temperature, humidity, and voltage to provide plain English proactive diagnostics for the robot, tape drives, media, and all other library components. Degraded conditions, including media and drive conditions, can be detected and alerted proactively to make tape easier to manage and to minimize downtime. The Advanced Reporting option provides industry-unique reports and alerts that maximize the value and efficiency of the tape system MonitoringAdvanced Diagnostics in Plain EnglishAuto-Notification and Guided RepairPlease see for more drive Assumes :1 compression and full-height (FH) LTO-9 does not support read/write of LTO-8 Type M (M8) New, unused LTO generation 7 cartridges can be initialized as LTO-8 Type M media (M8).

7 4 See compatibility guide for Quantum compatible media: CAPACITY AND PERFORMANCED rive TypeMedia TypeCartridge Capacity Native/Compressed1 (TB)Drive Throughput Native/Compressed1 (MB/sec)LTO-92 LTO-9 (L9)218/45400/1,000 LTO-8 LTO-8 (L8)12/30360/900 LTO-8 LTO-7 (M8)39 (L7) Protection With Support for Multiple LTO GenerationsQuantum SCALAR Tape LIBRARIES support many generations of LTO media. Different generations of LTO tape drives and tape media can be mixed within a single library, offering investment protection and giving customers the benefits of decreasing tape costs over ControlRole-based AuthenticationLDAP / LDAPSM ulti-Factor AuthenticationLogin LockoutComplex PasswordsIP RestrictionsInactivity TimerSvc Login SecurityICMP DisableVulnerability ScanningFirmware SigningReverse TunnelData Integrity and Cyber ProtectionLogical Tape BlockingActive Vault O ine PartitionRansom BlockExtended Data Lifecycle Management (EDLM)Write Once Read Many (WORM)

8 MediaData Security and EncryptionAES 256-Bit EncryptionFIPS Validated Encryption Key ManagementKey Management Interop Protocol (KMIP) SupportFlexible Key PoliciesMonitoring and Event DetectionMedia Security AlertsAudit Reports log user activity, config changesFirmware Update AlertingEnvironmental MonitoringRemote LoggingSNMPO range indicates a feature that is unique to Quantum SCALAR Tape text indicates features that are patented or unique to Quantum SCALAR Tape Tape LibrariesDATASHEETS calar i6000 features ultra-high density and a 19-inch rack form factor, and scales from 100 to 14,100 i3 control i6 control i6 full storage DensityAll SCALAR Tape LIBRARIES offer the best density within a standard 19 rack form Growth (CoD)

9 Simplifies growth by scaling quickly and easily, without VaultActive Vault provides an automated way to create a more secure air gap within your SCALAR Tape Library by moving tapes to a secure, offline partition with no network Tape Blocking Logical Tape Blocking is a policy-based block that s placed on a tape or a magazine. Logical Tape Blocking adds to the protection provided by Active Vault, and can be used along with Active Vault and Ransom Block. Ransom Block*Provides the highest level of security by creating a physical barrier between tapes and the tape robot. Data stored on tapes that have been blocked cannot be accessed even in the unlikely event that a tape library is hacked.

10 Ransom Block builds upon Active Vault protection and can be used with Logical Tape Authentication (MFA)Multi-factor authentication option for remote library login using standard MFA applications to protect library admin/user accounts with an additional layer of security via a time-based one-time password (TOTP).Extended Data Life Management (EDLM)**Ensures stored data remains readable with automated, policy-based media health checks. Automated notifications of suspect or bad results can be sent via e-mail. Works with media in host/data partitions or Active Vault Proactive Monitoring and DiagnosticsEnsures the entire system stays running smoothly; provides guided steps to resolve issues, often before failures ReportingMedia, drive, and media security reports help manage system resources, improve security, and improve budget and planning.